Manager Internal Audit Risk Management Jobs in Reston, VA

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 115,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.
As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics’ portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.
General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.
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Manage internal controls activities at the GD Corporate Office, support strategic and programmatic focus areas across all business units and support the initiatives from the General Dynamics Staff Vice President, Internal Controls.

The Internal Controls Manager is the principal point of contact for the General Dynamics ICFR/SOX Program, responsible for guiding and executing the internal controls mission and vision for the corporation. The Manager works closely with the Senior Manager and Staff Director of Internal Controls, the internal and external audit teams, and the Business Unit Internal Control contacts.

The department takes a holistic approach to assessing risks to support strategic decision-making and provides extensive technical control knowledge across the corporation. This role requires technical SOX and Internal Audit control knowledge.

The Manager must possess strong professional communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with senior executives, auditors, and other stakeholders across all levels and businesses.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Strategically direct and manage activities of the internal controls co-source service provider
• Develop and manage business relationships with the business units
• Lead GD ICFR Program Management Office, driving key initiatives, evaluating KPIs, monitoring progress, executing projects, developing budget and reporting to Senior Leadership
• Provide internal controls expertise to process and control owners across the organization for control design and deficiency remediation, and navigate other complex matters to resolution
• Facilitate meetings and communicate audit results to senior management
• Review and analyze Financial Statements and other qualitative data to monitor scope and control coverage and other ICFR related impacts for GD
• Lead coordination and collaboration efforts with External Audit
• Identify strong internal controls and develop recommendations to enhance internal control weaknesses in various financial and operational areas
• Provide financial expertise for financial audits and to the Internal Audit Risk Assessment process
• Identify and drive opportunities to leverage data analytics and automation technologies
• Support long term internal control projects and emerging matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Finance/Accounting, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (minimum) years of relevant experience with at least three years’ audit specific experience
• CPA and/or CIA certifications
• External Audit experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Experience conducting audit testing of internal controls or overseeing internal controls
• Experience working with teams and collaborating across functional areas, managing audit teams where necessary
• Experience working with audit tools (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard)
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytical solutions
• Technical knowledge and analytical skills in areas including business processes, IT systems, accounting, and finance
• Ability to communicate and distribute guidance using various tools and technologies
• Familiarity with COSO framework and SOX compliance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products
• Strong analytical, problem solving and influencing skills to drive strategy and partnerships across the company

• Must be willing to work at the General Dynamics' Corporate Headquarters Monday through Friday and in emergency situations as needed.

For Individuals with Disabilities, Medical Conditions, or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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